mrsmoulton Member

I have PCOS and lost 99 pounds last year (then gained back 45 - let's not talk about it). Working that 45 + the last 20 off now. How is your insulin resistance? If you struggle with that then you probably will do best if you cut back carbs. I just cut my portions down and make a real effort to not eat just because it's…

I always end up doing better long term when I cut loose and up my calories every now and then. I guess my main question would be what are you eating that is leaving you wanting to take a day and eat like crazy? Maybe what you really need it to incorporate "normal" food into your regular days so you don't feel deprived?

I have a very good friend who is a beast in the gym. Everyday she lifts and is super solid but she doesn't look like "one of those muscular women". In fact she just looks like a regular slim girl. I think it must take a lot of lifting, fasting and training to look like a body builder. When I started lifting the weight loss…

I have done the 4 hour eating window thing before and it worked great for me. Like you I found that I really wasn't hungry as long as I didn't start eating. If it works for you then I think that's awesome. Everyone is so stressed out about eating 3 square meals or eating 5-6 small meals. Eating only when you are hungry…

I hardly think a sports bra is considered barely clothed. It's hotter than hell outside. If you feel comfortable in a sports bra then wear it. It's not like you are naked. You wear less at the community pool and all the neighbors are there too.

Wow, that's awesome. I never thought of making a homemade protein shake. I will have to check out a few recipes. That makes much more sense in reaching your 140 since most chicken and fish only have about 7-8 grams of protein per ounce. That's a lot of chicken and fish in a day.

I'm not sure how you arrived at 128g of protein but an adult male endurance athlete only needs about 84-118g per day. 128g seems very high and unattainable really unless you take in a lot of protein in the form of shakes and bars (which are generally disgusting and full of sugar).

I eat everything! If I stuck to smoothies and brown rice I would surely die. Also, smoothies and brown rice are high in empty carbs and low on protein. Normal day for me is 1/2 english muffin with almond butter, scrambled egg and fruit for breakfast, a wrap for lunch with turkey and avocado, dinner is all over the place…

I think maybe you aren't eating enough. I would bump the calories up to at least 1350 or 1400 per day for a week and see if that makes a difference. Whenever I go too low I always stop losing. If you are working out that day add in another small snack. The only other thing I can think of is that your food log shows a fair…

I usually have either boiled egg whites and avocado (sounds weird but it's yummy) or a smoothie with 1/2 banana, spinach, almond milk, ice, pb2(powdered peanut butter) and a tb of cocoa powder.

I have PCOS and have lost quite a bit of weight without doing low carb. I do have insulin resistance but I find elimination diets very hard to stick to. I had my carbs in the morning and tried to stick to lean protein and lots of veggies for my other meals.

Hi! I lost almost 90 pounds last year and then regained 40. :-( I would like to be at goal by the end of the year and to do that I need to lose 60 pounds. I'm an excellent cheerleader but could use some cheering myself. Please feel free to add me. Dana